Braciole

Braciole

Updated November 4, 2026

Thin beef rolled around garlic, parsley, and cheese, braised in tomato sauce. Italian Sunday dinner.

SHOPPING: Flank steak pounded thin (or have butcher butterfly it). Good Parmesan.

Cook time
2 hrs 30 min
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Ingredients

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  • Flank steak, pounded thin
  • Parmesan, grated
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Onion, diced
  • Red wine
  • Crushed tomatoes

Instructions

Prepare the rolls
Prepare the rolls
Sear the meat
Sear the meat
Braise until tender
Braise until tender
Spoon sauce over
Spoon sauce over

Tomorrow's Meal

Braciole Ragu Pasta

Shredded braciole meat folded into its own rich sauce, served over fresh pasta or polenta for a deconstructed second meal

You'll need to pick up:

Fresh pasta or polentaGrated Parmesan cheeseFresh basil (optional)

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Gently reheat braciole and sauce in a low oven (300°F) or on stovetop over low heat until warmed through
  2. 2.Remove meat from sauce and shred or chop into bite-sized pieces
  3. 3.Return shredded meat to sauce and simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors
  4. 4.Cook fresh pasta al dente or prepare creamy polenta
  5. 5.Toss pasta or spoon polenta into bowls, top generously with braciole ragu
  6. 6.Finish with Parmesan and fresh basil if desired

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